Comparison

Retrospect vs ClearNest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Retrospect

This app offers a private and straightforward method for recording your thoughts, locations, and moods. It allows for daily reflection and helps you make informed future decisions by reviewing your life experiences from various perspectives. Your data is securely stored on your device and backed up to iCloud.

Highlights
  • Private journaling
  • Mood tracking
  • Location logging
  • On-device storage
  • iCloud backup
  • No account required
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A private and easy way to save your memories. Retrospect lets you journal your thoughts, locations, and moods throughout the day, all without needing an account. Plus, your data is always kept completely private and only visible to you. Whether you want to remember a special trip or just a great day, Retrospect is the perfect way to do it. And because it helps you reflect on your life from different points of view, you can make more educated decisions about your future. Retrospect stays out of your way so you can focus on your own content. Try today and start saving your memories, your future self will thank you! ‣ Easily track your mood throughout the day, including energy level and emotions. ‣ Log the locations you've visited in your entries. Interact with map waypoints, or easily create your own custom locations. ‣ Journal once per day, or multiple times depending on your habits. ‣ No account needed! All data is stored on device and securely backed up to your iCloud account. ** Many new features coming soon!

About

ClearNest

Features
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ClearNest – Your Personal Decluttering Coach ClearNest helps you turn messy spaces into organized, peaceful rooms with small, achievable steps. Using AI, ClearNest builds a personalized daily plan tailored to your home, schedule, and goals—so you can make real progress without feeling overwhelmed. Why ClearNest Works • Personalized Plans – AI creates a decluttering roadmap based on your rooms, clutter level, and priorities. • Small, Achievable Tasks – Each task is designed to take about 15 minutes, making it easy to fit into your day. • Progress You Can See – Track your journey with a visual map, streak counter, and detailed stats that keep you motivated. • Gamified Motivation – Unlock achievements, earn badges, and celebrate milestones as you go. • Before & After Photos – Capture the difference in every room and stay encouraged by your results. • Custom Reminders – Stay on track with daily notifications at your preferred time. Whether you’re tackling one messy drawer or your entire home, ClearNest makes the process simple, encouraging, and even fun. Features AI-Powered Decluttering Plans Get a fully personalized plan broken down into realistic, 15-minute tasks. Interactive Journey Map See your progress room by room with tasks organized into locked, available, and completed states. Daily Motivation Keep up your streaks and receive motivational reminders to stay consistent. Task Management Tools Built-in timers, rescheduling options, notes, and before/after photos keep everything in one place. Achievements & Rewards Over 20 achievements to earn as you hit milestones, maintain streaks, and finish rooms. Subscription & Payment Information ClearNest offers auto-renewable subscription plans to unlock premium features, including unlimited rooms, advanced AI-generated plans, and full achievement tracking. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://sketchmyapp.co/declutterpro/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sketchmyapp.co/declutterpro/terms Why People Love ClearNest ClearNest combines behavioral psychology, AI planning, and gamified motivation to help you actually finish decluttering projects. By breaking down overwhelming tasks into daily 15-minute chunks, you can finally build lasting habits and create a calm, organized home.

Screenshots

Retrospect4 screens
ClearNest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retrospect at none against ClearNest's 2. ClearNest's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClearNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Retrospect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Retrospect versus ClearNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrospectClearNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLowell PenceJames Pelton

In-app purchases

None

Retrospect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ClearNest

Subscriptions2
  • DeclutterPro Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DeclutterPro Premium - Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Retrospect free?
Retrospect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearNest free?
ClearNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retrospect or ClearNest have ads?
Neither Retrospect nor ClearNest shows ads.

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